Episode 182 - Father David Dufresne reflects on his trip to Iraq for the Papal visit

<p>Earlier this month, Pope Francis visited Iraq. It was the first time a Pope visited the country. Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, was in Iraq for the visit. He reflects on his experiences in a conversation with Alex Solsma, the Basilica's Director of Communications and Evangelization. </p> <p><em>Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.</em></p>